Leah Golob

More schools are offering co-op programs—here are the pros and cons

According to a 2024 survey, the average Canadian has eight recurring paid subscriptions despite thinking they only have four.

As one of the few Black academics at his university, philosophy professor Leland Harper found himself unofficially tasked with a side gig — diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) consulting. The catch, however, was that he wasn’t getting paid for it.

Calgarian Zahra Khakoo is imposing a 24-hour rule as one of her 2025 financial resolutions.

When parents, in particular, die without a will, the mourning process can be overshadowed by legal, financial and emotional burdens that adult children — and other family members — are left to untangle.

When parents, in particular, die without a will, the mourning process can be overshadowed by legal, financial and emotional burdens that adult children — and other family members — are left to untangle.

By day, Jill Scheyk is a marketing professional; by night, she pours her passion for wine

As gig workers make up a greater share of the Canadian workforce, a lack of retirement savings options may leave this growing demographic facing financial insecurity in their senior years.

It’s key to try to determine what kind of increased payment you could be facing, and how you’re going to afford it.

After four years of skyrocketing prices amid scarce supply, the new and used car market appears to now be favouring buyers. Experts caution that it all depends on the vehicle you want.

For companies providing debt repayment support, the goal is to improve the well-being of employees dealing with the stress of student loans. Some companies say there’s a major perk for employers too – the benefit helps attract and retain employees.

Simply shopping around to different companies and double checking the coverages you actually need can save you cash at renewal time.

One financial adviser says she’s done financial planning for separating couples who can’t afford to move out to begin with, so both parties remain in the home. Others end up in tiny condos with no room for the kids.

Danica Nelson never used to invest the money she saved out of fear that she might lose it in the stock market.

We talked to Ken Toews, senior vice-president of development at Strategic Group, about the benefits of office-to-residential conversions and how they can help solve the housing crisis.